USTA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Application

USTA National Headquarters•Purchase, NY

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About The Position

USTA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Application General Instructions for Candidates The deadline to apply for the 2027-28 term is midnight EST on Feb. 1, 2026. Applications will be available online from November 1st, 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically. There is one online application for all applicants to complete. Letters of recommendation are not required, nor will they be accepted. Click here to access the application between November 1st, 2025 - February 1, 2026. The Board of Directors selection process is designed to create a team that possesses the full complement of skills necessary to fulfill the mission, strategic priorities, and goals of the USTA. The Nominating Committee will weigh these and other factors in order to best match candidates' strengths with the particular needs of the USTA.

Requirements

Knowledge of the USTA organization and the sport of tennis.
Skills and competencies to contribute in a meaningful way.
The ability to collaborate within a team and achieve common goals.
Appointments to USTA national committees, or other USTA national and/or sectional leadership roles.
Previous non-profit and/or for-profit Board experience.
Extensive business, financial, or tennis-related experience.
Experience actively growing, advocating or participating in the sport of tennis.
Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive environment.
The commitment and time to participate fully in a volunteer setting.
A “big picture” view of the USTA’s Strategic Priorities and the future of tennis.
The ability to provide sound judgment and make strategic decisions

Responsibilities

Shaping the future of the USTA with long-term strategic thinking.
Assessing the performance of the chief executive officer/executive director.
Creating a set of long-term financial goals.
Establishing explicit governing policies.
Serving as a link between USTA staff and volunteers.
Developing and creating the application and application process.
Listening to USTA leadership to learn the needs of the organization.
Assessing the Board of Directors' performance against the strategic priorities.
Creating awareness for the application process towards attracting a broad pool of exceptionally qualified candidates.
Reviewing all candidate applications and selecting candidates to invite for interviews.
Interviewing candidates for the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee.
Compiling and submitting the slate for the USTA Board of Directors and the succeeding Nominating Committee in compliance with USTA Bylaws.